Incident investigation·November 1, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek conducted a Case Management - Incident visit regarding a self-reported incident which took place on 11/01/2024. LPA met with the facility Director of Health Services Heather Hampel and explained the reason for the visit. LPA Dulek received a telephone call/voicemail from Administrator Robloe (Rob) Babasanta at 12:06PM on 11/01/2024. LPA returned Administrator's call and spoke with ED Babasanta and Heather Hampel via telephone at 02:30PM. Administrator indicated there had been an incident at the facility involving 2 (two) residents at the facility, who are roommates. On 11/01/2024, at approximately 04:30AM, facility staff discovered Resident #1 (R1) in the facility common area; R1 appeared agitated and had blood on their body. Facility staff called 9-1-1. Both Ventura County Fire and Ventura County Sheriff's Office responded at 04:44AM. Staff then discovered Resident #2 (R2) was injured in the room R1 and R2 shared. Ventura County Fire tended to R2, who was subsequently pronounced deceased at the facility. Ventura County Sheriff detained R1 related to the incident. During LPA's visit today, LPA interviewed Director of Health Services (DHS) at 03:12PM, toured the facility with DHS at 03:19PM and LPA obtained copies of pertinent documents. No immediate health and safety hazards were identified during facility tour. Facility management was informed that this incident was referred to Community Care Licensing Division's Investigations Branch (IB). LPA and/or IB Investigator will return at a later date regarding this incident. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided.